Michèle3 MinManaging projects according to the latest trendsWith agile methods all the rage, the role of the project leader is changing but remains as vital as ever ‘Agility’ is well and truly in...
Michèle4 MinClearly defined roles and responsibilities – a source of freedomAll the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players … And one man in his time plays many parts – William Shakespeare Do you...
Michèle3 MinSetting ambitious targets and remaining zen - is it possible?As a professional project manager, I pride myself on being well organised. I set and reach my goals in all aspects of my life, all while...
Michèle3 MinHow to avoid losing hope in the world of work?The link between perseverance and motivation Marakoudja has four core values that permeate everything we do: pragmatism, passion,...
Michèle Richard, PMP3 MinDigitalisation – watch out for ‘big bang’ mythsOr how agile thinking can help divide things down into bite-sized chunks and limit risks If you look up the term ‘digitalisation’ on...
Michèle2 MinHang on in there!As we embark on our personal or work projects, how about we first test our resilience? Resilience (figurative): moral strength; the...
Michèle Richard, PMP3 MinBeing proactive and taking control of your lifeI often refer to Stephen Covey in my classes as well as with friends. I even gave my children a copy of his first successful book “The...
Michèle Richard, PMP1 MinCritical deadline approaching? Slow down!When the pressure rises, our instincts tell us to ‘Work harder!’ But what if we’ve got it all wrong? These tips can help you take a more...
Michèle Richard, PMP2 MinUse emails, text messages and other message types sparingly!How can you avoid deluging your co-workers with messages and use the right communication tool wisely? Mara has a few tips for you....
Michèle Richard, PMP2 MinYour projects, one month at a timeOnce a project manager, always a project manager This post comes following a conversation with my sister where she listed everything she...
Michèle1 MinA year for youIf you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. – Ford Project manager; what a great job! Each...
Michèle Richard, PMP2 MinYou can’t make grass grow by pulling on it!Your higher-ups are constantly asking your team for progress reports and it’s just slowing everybody down. What can you do ? See what...
Michèle Richard, PMP1 MinDare to decide !You are a leader. You are expected to make decisions and yet you are paralysed by the weight of that responsibility. Don’t worry, all is...
Michèle Richard, PMP2 MinProjects going poorly? Ask yourself who’s at the helm – an amateur or a professional?Managing a project is like preparing a meal. Just about anyone can get food on the table. But pulling off a five-course meal for a large...